Selectively mountable decorations for a carrying case

ABSTRACT

A carrying case includes an outer enclosure defined by a pair of clam-shell members and a hinge for connecting the pair of clam shell members to each other along a respective edge thereof. A closure member is provided which is secured to at least one of the pair of clamshell members, for selectively securing adjacent edges of the pair of clam shell members to each other. Each of the clam-shell members has an exterior face. A shape is defined on at least one of the exterior faces of the pair of clam-shell members by a patch of hook and loop material. At least one overlay is provided which is cut within a perimeter of the shape. The overlay includes opposite front and back sides with a hook and loop material located on the back side for releasable attachment of the overlay to the shape and hence the clam shell exterior face.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to carrying cases or bags which provide adecorative appearance that can be changed at the option of the owner.

It is well known that people decorate their possessions to fit theirmood. To that end, for example, it is known to provide a ladies' handbagwith interchangeable decorative display panels. One such product isshown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,129,126. However, the panel is intended tocover the entire exterior of the handbag, to suit the fashion objectiveof the owner.

It would be desirable to provide a carrying case, whether that be acompact disc (CD) wallet, a bowling bag, or a backpack with one or moreselectively removable decorations that would cover only a portion of anexterior wall of the carrying case, thus enabling the user to customizethe carrying case to suit the mood of the user.

Accordingly, it has been considered desirable to develop a new andimproved carrying case which would overcome the foregoing difficultiesand meet the above-stated needs and others while providing moreadvantageous and better results.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present invention, there is disclosed a carryingcase comprising an outer enclosure defined by a pair of clam-shellmembers and a hinge for connecting the pair of clam shell members toeach other along a respective edge thereof. A closure member is providedwhich is secured to at least one of the pair of clamshell members, forselectively securing adjacent edges of the pair of clam shell members toeach other. Each of the clam-shell members has an exterior face. A patchof hook and loop material is located on at least one of the exteriorfaces of the clam-shell members and defines a shape. At least oneoverlay is provided which is cut within a perimeter of the shape. Theoverlay includes opposite front and back sides with a hook and loopmaterial located on the back side for releasable attachment of theoverlay to the shape and hence the clam shell exterior face.

In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a carrying case isprovided comprising an enclosure defined by at least one wall, the atleast one wall having an exterior face. A storage area is defined withinsaid enclosure and an opening is formed in the enclosure. A closuremember is mounted to the enclosure for selectively closing the opening.A first fastening means is defined on the exterior face of the at leastone wall. A first overlay is provided including a decorative front sideand a back side including a second fastening means for releasableattachment of the first overlay to the first fastening means and hencethe at least one wall exterior face. The first overlay covers at least aportion of the exterior face and presents a decorative appearance forthe at least one wall.

In accordance with yet another aspect of the invention, a carrying caseis provided comprising a body having a rear wall, a front wall, and ameans for connecting the front and rear walls to each other. A closureis provided for selectively closing an opening defined in the body. Thefront wall and the rear wall have inner and outer surfaces. A panelcomprising a hook and loop material is located on the outer surface ofat least one of the front and rear walls. A first overlay is providedhaving front and back sides including a hook and loop material on theback side for releasable attachment of the first overlay to the panelwhereby the first overlay is releasably attached to the panel.

In accordance with still a further aspect of the invention, a carryingcase is provided comprising a body having a plurality of interconnectedwalls which define an interior storage space. A closure is provided forselectively closing an opening defined in the body. The plurality ofinterconnected walls each have an outer surface. At least one patch ofhook and loop material is located on the outer surface of at least oneof the plurality of interconnected walls. A first overlay is providedhaving front and back sides including a hook and loop material on theback side for releasable attachment of the first overlay to the at leastone patch.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention may take physical form in certain parts and arrangementsof parts, several preferred embodiments of which are described in thespecification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, which form apart hereof and wherein:

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a carrying case, in the formof a CD wallet, shown in the closed position in accordance with a firstembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view of an overlay in accordance with thepresent invention;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of another overlay in accordance with thepresent invention;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the carrying case of FIG. 1 shown in theopen position;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the carrying case of FIG. 1 shown in theopen position;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another carrying case shown in theclosed position in accordance with a second embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a carrying case, in the form of abackpack, in accordance with a third embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a carrying case, in the form of a purse,in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of still another carrying case, in the formof a bowling bag, in accordance with a fifth embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a carrying case, in the form of amessenger bag, in accordance with a sixth embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of still another carrying case, such as aphotographer's gadget bag, shown in a closed condition in accordancewith a seventh embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12 is a reduced perspective view of the carrying case of FIG. 11shown in the open position;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of yet another carrying case, such as alunch bag, in accordance with an eighth embodiment of the presentinvention; and,

FIG. 14 is an elevational view of a still yet another arrangement of acarrying case, such as a pouch, in accordance with a ninth embodiment ofthe present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring now to the drawings, wherein the showings are for the purposesof illustrating several preferred embodiments of the invention only andnot for purposes of limiting same, the embodiments of the presentinvention will now be explained in detail with reference to theaccompanying drawings.

With reference now to FIG. 1, a carrying case for compact discs (CDs),DVDs, or the like, is illustrated at 10. The carrying case 10 can bemade out of, for example, nylon and includes a closure member 12 in theform of zipper tracks sewn into an outer enclosure or casing 14, asillustrated by seams 16. The outer enclosure 14 of the carrying case 10comprises a pair of clam shell members 18, 20. In FIG. 1, the clam shellmembers 18, 20 are shown in the closed position and held together by theclosure member 12. The clam shell members 18, 20, when closed, fit atopeach other so that interfacing edges 22, 24 are adjacent each other. Inthe closed position or mode, interior spaces 26, 28 (see FIG. 5) definedby clam shell members 18, 20 combine to form an interior carryingcompartment defined inside the outer enclosure 14. The interior carryingcompartment can be used to carry a variety of articles. For example, asseen in FIG. 5, compact disks (not shown) can be carried in sleeves 36secured to a hinge 38. As mentioned, the means for closing the pair ofclam shell members 18, 20 can include the zipper track 12 and a zipperpull 13. It is to be appreciated that other types of closing mechanismscan be utilized, such as, hook and loop, ties, snaps, hook and eye,buttons, and the like.

The hinge 38 of the case 10 includes an axis 40 about which the sleeves36 and the clam shell members 18, 20 rotate. With reference now to FIG.4, the clam shell members 18, 20 include exterior faces 42, 44. Exteriorface 44 includes a patch of material 46 thereon. The patch 46 includes ahook and loop material 48. The hook and loop material 48 can, forexample, be sewn in place by stitching as at 49 or attached byconventional adhesives. The patch 46 can be generally centered within aperimeter of the exterior face 42. With reference again to FIG. 1, thecase 10 includes a selectively removable overlay 58 having a size cutwithin a perimeter 50 of the shape 46. The overlay 58 includes a frontside 60 and a back side 62 (see FIG. 2). The back side 62 includes hookand loop material 64 sewn in place by stitching 66 for releasableattachment of the overlay 58 to the patch 46. Attaching the overlay 58to the patch 46 secures the overlay 58 to the carrying case 10 outerenclosure 14. It is to be appreciated from FIGS. 1 and 4 that the patchis indented into the exterior face 42 of the case 10. In one form, thepatch 46 and overlay 58 can have a substantially circular configuration(see FIGS. 1 and 4). A thickness t of the overlay 58 is generally thesame as the depth of indentation of the patch 46, whereby the overlay 58is substantially flush with the exterior face 42 when secured to thepatch 46.

Referring now to FIG. 3, another overlay 68 is shown in which a frontside 70 of the overlay includes a decorative display 74 thereon. A backside (not shown) includes hook and loop material sewn in place bystitching 76 for releasable attachment of the overlay 68 to the shape46.

Referring to FIG. 6, a second embodiment of a carrying case isillustrated in accordance with the invention. In this embodiment, likecomponents are identified by like numerals with a primed (′) suffix andnew components are identified by new numerals. A carrying case 10′includes a pair of clam shell members 18′, 20′ which are selectivelyclosed by a zipper 12′. A hinge 38′ is also provided. An outer surfaceor exterior face 42′ of the case 10′ is shown. A generally rectangularpanel 86 of material is secured to the exterior face 42′ of the carryingcase 10′. The panel has a corresponding perimeter 90 and includes hookand loop material 92. The hook and loop material 92 can, for example, besewn in place by stitching 94. A series of overlays 58′, 68′, 78 areshown in a variety of configurations. As discussed above, the overlays58′, 68′, 78 include hook and loop material (not shown in FIG. 6) ontheir back sides. It is to be appreciated that any number of differentgeometric shapes can be utilized in conjunction with any number ofdifferent sized overlays. Additionally, the overlays 58′, 68′, 78 can bearranged in a multitude of orientations with respect to the panel 86.

Referring now to FIG. 7, a third embodiment of a carrying case in theform of a backpack 100 is shown. The carrying case 100 includes a frontwall 102, side walls 104, 106, and a rear wall 108. A base wall 109 isprovided which, along with side walls 104, 106, connects the front wall102 and the rear wall 108 to form an enclosure 101. A storage area (notshown) is defined within the enclosure 101. The backpack 100 includes asecond enclosure 110 defined by a front wall 112, a pair of side walls114, 116, and the front wall 102 of the first enclosure 101. Inaddition, a top wall 118 is provided which is arranged above the sidewalls 114, 116 and front wall 112. An opening, not shown, is formed bythe second enclosure 110. A closure member, for example a zipper 122, ismounted to the enclosure 101 for allowing selective closing and openingof the enclosure 101. A second closure member 124 is mounted to thesecond enclosure 110 for allowing selective closing and opening of thesecond enclosure 110. Pull tabs 123, 125 can be connected to zippers122, 124 to assist in grasping and pulling same.

Included on the front wall 102 is an exterior face 128. A panel or shape130 is defined on the exterior face 128 by a layer of hook and loopmaterial 132. The panel 130 is shown to have a rectangular configurationwith a long dimension thereof being oriented widthwise of the case 100.It is to be appreciated that any number of other panel configurationscan be included on the exterior face 128 of the front wall 102 and/orother walls.

As shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of overlays 138, each including adecorative front side 140 and a back side including hook and loopmaterial (not shown) are provided for selective mounting of the overlays138 to the panel 130. In the described attachment position, the overlays138 are attached to the exterior face 128 of the enclosure 101. Theoverlays 138 can cover a portion of, or all of, the panel 130 andpresent a decorative appearance for the exterior face 128. As discussedabove, the overlays 138 can be of a variety of different shapes andsizes. It is to be appreciated that some overlays can be smaller thanthe panel 130 and have shapes different from the panel 130. In this way,the wearer of the backpack can change or customize its appearance to fithis or her mood, as long as suitable overlays are provided for thispurpose.

The backpack 100 also includes a pair of carrying straps 144, 146. Asshown in FIG. 7, the carrying straps 144, 146 are fixed to the rear wall108 of the enclosure 101. The carrying straps 144, 146 can be loopedaround the shoulders of a carrier, wherein the case 100 is carried as abackpack. The backpack 100 can also include a handle 148 attached to therear wall 108 of the enclosure 101.

Referring now to FIG. 8, another embodiment of a carrying case is shown.In this embodiment, the carrying case is in the form of a ladies' purse200 which includes an enclosure 201 defined by a front wall 202, sidewalls 204, 206, and a rear wall 208. A base wall 209 is provided which,along with side walls 204, 206, connects the front wall 202 and the rearwall 208 to form enclosure 201. A storage area (not shown) is definedwithin the purse 200. A closure member (not shown) can be mounted to theenclosure 201 for allowing selective closing and opening of theenclosure 201.

Included on the front wall 202 is an exterior face 228. A panel or shape230 is defined on the exterior face 228 by a patch of hook and loopmaterial 232. The shape 230 is shown as having a circular configuration.It is to be appreciated that any number of other configurations can beincluded on the exterior face 228 of the front wall 202 and/or otherwalls. As discussed above, overlays can be selectively attached to thepanel of hook and loop material 232 to customize the purse to the user'sliking. If desired, the panel 230 can be indented into the exterior face228 of the front wall 202.

The carrying case 200 can also include a pair of carrying straps 264,266. As illustrated, the carrying strap 264 is affixed to a top edge 268of the front wall 202 and carrying strap 266 is affixed to a top edge270 of the rear wall 208. The carrying straps 164, 166 form a handlewhich can be grasped by the user.

Referring now to FIG. 9, another version of a carrying case is shown. Inthis embodiment, the carrying case is in the form of a bowler's bag 300which includes an enclosure 301 defined by a front wall 302, side walls304, 306, and a rear wall 308. A base wall 309 is provided which, alongwith side walls 304, 306, connects the front wall 302 and the rear wall308 to form enclosure 301. A storage area (not shown) is defined withinthe enclosure 301. A closure member (not shown) can be mounted to theenclosure 301 for allowing selective closing and opening of theenclosure 301.

The front wall 302 includes an exterior face 328. A panel or strip 330is defined on the exterior face 228 by a layer of hook and loop material332. The panel 330 is shown as a rectangular configuration with a longdimension thereof being oriented widthwise of the case 300. It is to beappreciated that any number of panels or strips 330 can be included onthe exterior face 328 of the front wall 302 and/or other walls. Asdiscussed above, selected overlays can be attached to the layer of hookand loop material 332 to customize it to the desires of the user.

The bowler's bag 300 also includes a pair of carrying straps 364, 366.These can be affixed, respectively, to a top edge 368 of the front wall302 and a top edge 370 of the rear wall 308. The carrying straps 364,366 form a handle which can be grasped by the carrier or hung over theshoulder of the carrier.

Referring now to FIG. 10, a carrying case formed in accordance with asixth embodiment is illustrated. The carrying case is in the form of amessenger's bag 400 and includes a body or enclosure 401 defined by afront wall 402, side walls 404, 406, and a rear wall (not shown). A basewall 409 is provided which, along with side walls 404, 406, connects thefront wall 402 and the rear wall to form the enclosure 401. A storagearea (not shown) is defined within the enclosure 401. A flap 410 whichis hingedly connected to a top edge (not shown) of the rear wall isprovided for closing the opening in the body 401. A closure member 412is provided for securing the flap 410 to the body 401. The closure 412,as shown, can include a tab 414 and buckle 416 arrangement. The tab 414can be connected to a bottom edge 411 of the flap 410 and the buckle 416is affixed to the front wall 402. It is to be appreciated that theclosure member 412 may take any number of configurations.

The flap 410 includes an inner surface (not shown) and an outer surface428. A plurality of spots or patches 430 are defined on the exteriorface 428 by hook and loop material 432. The spots 430 are shown as smallcircles in FIG. 10. It is to be appreciated that any number ofconfigurations or shapes of such hook and loop material can be includedon the exterior face 428 of the flap 410 and/or other walls. One or moreoverlays can be affixed to the hook and loop material 432 of one or moresuch patches or shapes 430.

The messenger's bag or carrying case 400 also includes a carrying strap444. The carrying strap 444 is fixed at each end 446, 448 to the sidewalls 404, 406 of the enclosure 401. The carrying strap 444 can belooped around the shoulders of a carrier, wherein the case 400 iscarried as a typical messenger bag.

Referring now to FIGS. 11 and 12, another version of a carrying caseformed in accordance with a seventh embodiment of the present inventionis illustrated. The carrying case can be in the form of a photographer'sgadget bag 500 which includes a body or enclosure 501 defined by a frontwall 502, side walls 504, 506, and a rear wall 508. A base wall 509 isprovided which, along with side walls 504, 506, connects the front wall502 and the rear wall 508 to form the enclosure 501. A storage area 503is defined within the enclosure 501. A flap 510 can be connected to atop edge 570 of the rear wall 508 is provided for closing the opening503 in the body 501.

The flap 510 includes an inner surface (not shown) and an outer surface528. A panel or strip 530 is defined on the exterior face 528 by a layerof hook and loop material 532. The panel 530 is shown as a rectangularconfiguration with a long dimension thereof being oriented widthwise ofthe flap 510. It is to be appreciated that any number of panels orstrips 530 can be included on the exterior face 528 of the flap 510and/or the other walls. As discussed above, selected overlays can beattached to the layer of hook and loop material 532 of the panel 530 tocustomize it to the desires of the user.

The bag 500 also includes a carrying strap 544. The carrying strap 544can be affixed, respectively, at each end 546, 548 to the side walls504, 506 of the enclosure 501. The carrying strap 544 can be loopedaround the shoulders of a carrier, wherein the bag 500 is carried alongthe side of the user.

Referring now to FIG. 13, an eighth embodiment of a carrying case formedin accordance with the present invention is illustrated. A carrying casein the form of a lunch bag 600 includes a body or enclosure 601 definedby a front wall 602, side walls 604, 606, and a rear wall 608. A basewall 609 is provided which, along with side walls 604, 606, connects thefront wall 602 and the rear wall 608 to form the enclosure 601. Astorage area (not shown) is defined within the enclosure 601. A closuremember, for example a zipper 622, can be mounted to the enclosure 601for allowing selective closing and opening of the enclosure 601. A flap610 which is connected to a top edge (not shown) of the rear wall 608 isprovided for closing the opening in the body 601.

The front wall 602 includes an inner surface (not shown) and an outersurface 628. A panel or shape 630 is defined on the exterior face 628 bya hook and loop material 632. The shape 630 is shown as having acircular configuration. It is to be appreciated that any number of otherconfigurations can be included on the exterior face 628 of the frontwall 602 and/or other walls. As discussed above, overlays can beselectively affixed to the panel of hook and loop material 632 tocustomize the bag 600 to the user's liking.

The bag 600 can also include a handle 650. As illustrated, the handle650 is fixed at each end 652, 654 to the flap 610. The handle 650 can begrasped by the carrier, wherein the case 600 is carried along the sideof the user.

Referring now to FIG. 14, a carrying case formed in accordance with aninth embodiment of the present invention is there illustrated. Thecarrying case is in the form of a pouch 700 and includes a body orenclosure 701 defined by a front wall 702 and a rear wall 708. The frontwall 702 and the rear wall 708 are connected together by suitableconventional means to form enclosure 701. A storage area (not shown) isdefined within the enclosure 701. A closure member, for example a zipper722, can be mounted to the enclosure 701 for allowing selective closingand opening of the enclosure 701.

The front wall 702 includes an exterior or outer face 728. A panel orstrip 730 is defined on the exterior face 728 by a layer of hook andloop material 732. The panel 730 is shown as a rectangular configurationwith a long dimension thereof being oriented widthwise of the case 700.It is to be appreciated that any number of panels or strips 730 can beincluded on the exterior face 728 of the front wall 702 and/or otherwalls. As previously discussed, selected overlays can be affixed to thelayer of hook and loop material 732 of the panel 730 to customize it tothe desires of the user.

The carrying case 700 also includes a pair of clasps 740, 742 which canbe selectively attached to another compatible case (not shown).

The invention thus relates to the practice of applying, adding, and/orexchanging, selected overlays to a display portion on a carrying case.One arrangement allows for selective mounting of a disk like overlayinto a compatible indented shape or opening in the outer surface of thecase in order to change the style of the case. Another arrangementallows for selective mounting of one or more overlays onto, for example,a panel or strip on the outer surface of the case in order to decoratethe case. Still another arrangement allows for selective mounting ofoverlays onto a plurality of spots or patches in order to change thestyle and/or to decorate the case.

The invention particularly relates to providing a hook and loopmaterial, for example VELCRO, arrangements on an outer surface of thecarrying case and on one side of the overlay(s), whereby the overlay(s)can be selectively mounted (i.e. releasably attached) to the outersurface of the case. It is to be appreciated, however, that other knowntypes of fasteners or fastening means can be used to selectively securea decorative layer to a substrate, such as snaps or the like.

The invention has been described with reference to several preferredembodiments. Obviously, alterations and modifications will occur toothers upon a reading and understanding of the specification. It isintended to include all such modifications and alterations insofar asthey come within the scope of the appended claims or the equivalentsthereof.

1. A carrying case comprising: an outer enclosure defined by a pair ofclam-shell members; a hinge for connecting said pair of clam shellmembers to each other along a respective edge thereof; a closure member,secured to at least one of said pair of clamshell members, forselectively securing adjacent edges of said pair of clam shell membersto each other; each said clam-shell member having an exterior face; apatch of hook and loop material located on at least one of said exteriorfaces of said pair of clam-shell members and defining a shape; and, atleast one overlay cut within a perimeter of said shape, said overlayincluding opposite front and back sides with a hook and loop materiallocated on said back side for releasable attachment of said overlay tosaid shape and hence said clam shell exterior face.
 2. A carrying caseas claimed in claim 1, wherein said shape is indented into said at leastone said exterior face.
 3. A carrying case as claimed in claim 1,wherein said perimeter of said shape is less than a perimeter of said atleast one said exterior face.
 4. A carrying case as claimed in claim 3,wherein said perimeter of said shape is generally centered within saidperimeter of said at least one said exterior face.
 5. A carrying case asclaimed in claim 1, wherein said front side of said overlay includes adecorative display thereon.
 6. A carrying case as claimed in claim 1,wherein said shape and said overlay are substantially circular inconfiguration.
 7. A carrying case comprising: an enclosure defined by atleast one wall, said at least one wall having an exterior face; astorage area defined within said enclosure; an opening formed in saidenclosure; a closure member mounted to said enclosure for selectivelyclosing said opening; a first fastening means defined on said exteriorface of said at least one wall; and, a first overlay including adecorative front side and a back side including a second fastening meansfor releasable attachment of said first overlay to said first fasteningmeans and hence said at least one wall exterior face, wherein said firstoverlay covers at least a portion of said exterior face and presents adecorative appearance for said at least one wall.
 8. A carrying case asclaimed in claim 7, wherein said panel is rectangular.
 9. A carryingcase as claimed in claim 7, wherein said panel is circular.
 10. Acarrying case as claimed in claim 9, wherein said panel is indented intosaid wall material.
 11. A carrying case as claimed in claim 9, whereinsaid overlay is circular.
 12. A carrying case as claimed in claim 7,wherein said overlay is smaller than said panel.
 13. A carrying case asclaimed in claim 12, wherein said overlay has a shape different fromsaid panel shape.
 14. A carrying case as claimed in claim 12, furthercomprising a second overlay.
 15. A carrying case as claimed in claim 7,wherein said case further comprises at least one carrying strap.
 16. Acarrying case comprising: a body having a rear wall, a front wall, and ameans for connecting said front and rear walls to each other; a closurefor selectively closing an opening defined in said body; said front walland said rear wall having inner and outer surfaces; a panel comprising ahook and loop material located on said outer surface of at least one ofsaid front and rear walls; and, a first overlay having front and backsides including a hook and loop material on said back side forreleasable attachment of said first overlay to said panel.
 17. Acarrying case as claimed in claim 16, wherein a perimeter of said firstoverlay is less than a perimeter of said panel.
 18. A carrying case asclaimed in claim 16, further comprising a second overlay having frontand back sides including a hook and loop material on said back side forreleasable attachment of said second overlay to said panel, in spacedrelation to said first overlay, whereby said second overlay isreleasably attached to said panel.
 19. A carrying case as claimed inclaim 16, wherein said front side of said first overlay includes adecoration thereon.
 20. A carrying case as claimed in claim 16, whereinsaid closure comprises a flap that has one edge hingedly connected toone of said front and rear walls.
 21. A carrying case comprising: a bodyhaving a plurality of interconnected walls which define an interiorstorage space; a closure for selectively closing an opening defined insaid body; said plurality of interconnected walls each having an outersurface; at least one patch of hook and loop material located on saidouter surface of at least one of said plurality of interconnected walls;and, a first overlay having front and back sides including a hook andloop material on said back side for releasable attachment of said firstoverlay to the at least one patch.
 22. A carrying case as claimed inclaim 21, wherein a plurality of spaced patches are provided on saidouter surface of said at least one of said plurality of interconnectedwalls.
 23. A carrying case as claimed in claim 22, further comprising asecond overlay having front and back sides including a hook and loopmaterial on said back side for releasable attachment of said secondoverlay to at least one of said plurality of spaced patches, whereinsaid second overlay is spaced from said first overlay.